Synopsis

Returning to her hometown was the last thing Laurie ever expected. But with two children in tow, she must begin anew...and face the life--and man--she turned her back on. Cal has been struggling with his own problems, but the arrival of Laurie brings new hope and meaning to his life. Can he push aside his feelings to simply be the friend she desperately needs? And when the dangers of her hidden past threaten, can Cal overcome the haunting memories of his own past failures to rescue the only woman he's ever loved?

From the Back Cover

When a Firefighter Fails, People Die...

Cal Morrison was the best firefighter the town of Montrose had seen, until a tragedy left him with a fear he couldn't shake. When Laurie Prelane arrives with two children in tow, Cal's memories of a love once lost are stirred even though he's no longer the person she once knew. But why has she returned?

Laurie thought marriage would give her everything she longed for--money, prestige, and an escape from small-town life. With that dream shattered, Laurie is determined to make it on her own for the sake of her kids. But danger has followed her, threatening all she holds dear. Can Cal still be the hero she so desperately needs?

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About the Author

Kristen Heitzmann was raised on five acres of ponderosa pines at the base of the Rocky Mountains where she still lives with her husband and four children. A musician, Kristen delights in sharing the traditions of American heritage, both through oneonone interaction and through her bestselling series The Rocky Mountain Legacy and her latest series Diamond of the Rockies. Her newest books, including Twilight, feature the landscape of America today.